Germans Agree To Sign Treaty After Delicate Negotiations
Paris May 13 1938 German peace envoys reportedly agreed among themselves to sign the peace treaty amid talks at Versailles. Officials said Germany would seek a time and place for signing and may be allowed to return to Weimar to set out official terms. Ambassadors Page and Crespi reported Italian and Balkan demands while pressure from Bolshevik influence looms in Paris.
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Weimar
Paris
Big Four
Ameri
Wilson
St. Germain
Wefternoon
Ambassador Page
Signor Crespi
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Jugo-Sla Aie
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Poland
Galicia
Black Sea
Kramarcz
Baltic
Thelovaks
Elbe
Hamburg Stettin
Adriatic
Pressburg
Entente
Ans
Versailles
Teutonic
Paganda
Bolregime
Moscow
Germany
Russia
New Haven Hero Sought for Distinguished Service Cross
Boston dispatch reports Lieut. Col. James L. Flint of 320 Temple Street New Haven missing while officials seek to decorate him with the Distinguished Service Cross for leadership of Mobile Hospital No. 39 in France. Flint, honorably discharged January 28, is said to be in California returning Thursday. his wife is connected to the Hearst family.
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Boston
Department of the Northeast
James L. Flint
Temple Street
New Haven
Conn
Flint
Joseph Piped Flint
Yale Medical E
Yale Mobile Hospital
California
Phoebe Hearst
Army
Department
Boston Common
Mobile Hospital No. 39
St. Aubois-sous-Vertuzey
France
Wealthy manufacturer held for abducting widow
John E. Carey a wealthy surgical instrument maker was held on $2500 bail after a magistrate hearing for abducting 26 year old widow Mrs Helen C Waterman. The case cites entering her room while she slept and restraining her in his apartment after meeting at a bathing party and taking her to Long Beach and Atlantic City. Abduction burglary and felonious assault are charged. Waterman is Boston born, longtime Putnam Conn resident, widow since three years.
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New York
John E. Carey
Helen C. Waterman
Steers
Carey
Long Beach
Atlantic City
Air Mail Service To Start Between Chicago And Cleveland
Postmaster D J McCarthy received notice from Washington that regular air mail service begins May 15 between Chicago and Cleveland. The service will shorten delivery to Cleveland and Boston by 16 hours and to Albany and Springfield by six hours. To use the service, letters must bear aero plane stamps costing six cents per ounce and be marked Air Mail.
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D. J. McCarthy
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Mass
Albany
New York City
Springfield
Peace Treaty Debate and Allied Demands at Versailles
The document asserts strong opposition to the treaty as shamful efforts to centralize anti treaty sentiment. It argues Germany had chance for mercy, warns against bolshevism, and claims Germany and Austria face weak futures including naval surrender and limited land power. It notes Austrian gains in talks and Italian alignment under economic pressure and hints at German delegates drafting revisions at Versailles.
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Lusitania
Germany
Versailles
Plans to keep Berger from taking seat in Congress
Washington May 13 House leaders moved to bar Victor Berger socialist convicted in federal court of violating the espionage act from seating in Congress. He is expected to appear Monday during an extraordinary session to try qualifying. A special committee will report against Berger once court records are secured, forming a prima facie case of disqualification. Berger currently draws $625 monthly from the House payroll.
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Washington
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
House
Berger
Middlesex Hospital annual report for 1918 released
Copies of the fourteenth annual report of Middlesex Hospital for 1918 were distributed. The 76 page book highlights 1310 total patients with 905 discharged cured, 213 improved, 29 not improved, 19 not treated and 82 deaths, plus 185 ambulance calls and 509 operations. Superintendent Miss Annie E. Brazos notes expenses of 561,196.54 with 529,823.78 received from patients. donations totaled 1,717.70 in cash and 250.51 in merchandise.
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Middlesex Hospital
Bulding
Annie E. Brazos
Dry agents charged with murder of two bootleggers
In Woodstock Virginia a grand jury returned a true bill of murder against inspectors W Hall and three deputies Harry Sweet Jr W B Dunleavy and J H Sullivan prohibition officers accused of killing Lawrence Hudson and Raymond Shackleford two alleged bootleggers at Fisher s Hills March 26 The trial will be before Judge Brent at Manassas with bail set at 10 000 each and defense may rely on self defense asserting that the officers were fired upon first
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Woodstock
W. Hall
Harry Sweet, Jr
W. B. Dunleavy
J. H. Sullivan
Prohibition
Lawrence Hudson
Raymond Shackleford
Fisher’s Hills
Brent
Manassas
Prince William County
J. Sydney Peters
British airmen may start trans Atlantic flight today
St Johns Newfoundland May 13 Local weather favors flying this forenoon and if afternoon reports stay good the British airmen Captains Raynham and Hawker may begin the Atlantic crossing this evening Pilots Alcock and Brown arrived here announcing their machine left England May 65 on the steamer Glendevon They will use Mount Pearl ground as departure if a better site is not found Six crews of lighter than air craft stand ready in Newfoundland for the flight and the American dirigible balloon is expected to arrive Friday or Saturday
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ST. Johns
N. F
Raynham
Hawker
Atlantic
Alcock
Brown
England
Glendevon
Mount Pearl
Newfoundland
Wisconsin Artillery Home From France Parade at Devens
The 121st field artillery, largely Wisconsin soldiers, assembled at Camp Devens to decorate its colors with battle streamers for its France engagements. The regiment returned aboard the Georgia yesterday and will depart tomorrow for Camp Grant Rockford Illinois, with a Milwaukee parade planned on discharge.
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Camp Devens
Mass
121St Field Artillery
Wisconsin
France
Georgia
Camp Grant
Rockford
Milwaukee
Popular party opposes compulsory arbitration stance
Rome reports May 13 the popular party, controlled from the rye, declared compulsory arbitration and disarmament impossible. They identify compulsory arbitration and partial disarmament as the League of Nations' two leading features.
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Rome
Popular Party
Rye
The
League of Nations
Weather delays crossing for Birddmen and NC4 jump
May 13 reports from ST JOHNS and CHATHAM show both British aeroplanes near Trepassey and American seaplanes delaying the Atlantic start due to discouraging mid sea weather and fog. Lieutenant Commander A C Read says high northeast winds prevent today's hop from Cape Cod but hopes remain for a start tomorrow to link with NC1 and NC3 at Trepassey for the across Atlantic flight.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Trepassey
Atlantic
Chatham
Mass
Cape Cod
A. C. Read
Lyme
N. H
Cape
Transatlantic NC-4 May Await Trepassey Hop-Off
Washington reports naval hydroplane NC-4 at Chat ham may start before nightfall for Trepassey Newfoundland. If delayed the NC-1 and NC-3 at Trepassey will wait for favorable weather to begin toward the Azores with Commander Towers indicating high west winds and a looming storm may prevent a start within 24 hours.
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Washington
Naval
Chatham
Trepassey
N. F
J. H. Towers
Navy Department
Azores
Towers
Towers Peperied
Seek Persons Who Fired Upon Cross Country Balloon
In Pittsburg on May 13 government agents scoured Beaver county to find those who fired at the S-16 balloon en route from Akron to the Atlantic coast. Pilot Richard Howarth said the craft was about 600 feet high near Baden when bullets tore past the basket, one hitting Ensign William White’s cap. The gas bag was penetrated but the crew steered several miles before landing.
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Pittsburg
Beaver County
Akron
Ohio
Atlantic
Richard Howarth
Baden
William White
Howarth
BarRe VT Murder Case Opens New Angles In Probe
Barre Vermont May 13 an insane convict who reportedly escaped from the state hospital the day of the Broadwell murder may add a new angle to the case of Mrs Harry E Broadwell whose naked body was found in the city's business district a statewide hunt is under way today for the escapee meanwhile two men and a woman are confined to their rooms and not allowed to converse as investigators pursue prominent figures in the investigation
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Barre
Harry E. Broadwell
State
Big Barn Burns in Hartford Fire Destroys Farm Structures
Hartford May 13 A fire believed sparked by a passing locomotive totally destroyed the $10,000 barn and dairy house of Frank Mather on Windsor Avenue along with machinery and several silos valued at thousands of dollars The blaze was the most spectacular the city has seen in years and occurred shortly after noon
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Hartford
Frank Mather
Windsor Avenue
Lawrence Strike Leaders Charged With Inciting Riot
Two men named John Deltuoa and John Mach, once on the Lawrence general strike committee, were arrested by Lawrence police for inciting to riot. Deltuoa was taken at Salisbury Beach and Mach in Boston, with evidence provided by A. J. Muste of Boston.
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Lawrence
Mass
John Deltuoa
John Mach
Deltuoa
Salisbury Beach
Mach
Boston
A. J. Muste
Middletown Homes to Raise Capital for Housing Push
Middletown Homes Inc plans to raise its capital stock to the authorized $150,000, with $50,000 already paid, to begin housing development after surveys. The finance committee, urged by the Chamber of Commerce, will appoint a stock selling committee led by President Richard H. Bunce. The project emphasizes landscape planning, varied design, and early construction to meet next winter possession goals.
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Middletown Homes Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Richard H. Bunce
Loyal Legion Denies Party Endorsements at St Louis
Washington May 13 A statement from Col Henry D Lindsley chairman of the American Legion caucus says the legion convention at St Louis did not endorse any candidate for president and did not go on record against Prohibition Prohibition was deemed improper to bring before the caucus and the constitution prohibits partisan or political issues
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Washington
American Legion
St. Louis
United States
Henry D. Lindsley
Legion
Lindsley
Col. Lindsley
New Wheat Diseases Reported in Madison County Ill
Two new wheat diseases have been discovered in Madison County Illinois announced by the department of agriculture. One resembles take-all or white-heads found in other countries and has caused losses in Australia and parts of Europe. The other is flagsmut of wheat urocytis tritici also serious in Australia and known in India and Japan. Neither disease has reached the low losses of black stem rust epidemics in the United States.
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Wshington
Madison County
Ill
Department of Agriculture
Australia
Europe
India
Japan
Allied pact clause cited by Times as peace aim
London May 13 The Times reports that an eight hour clause was added to the peace treaty granting America Great Britain and France authority to set a postwar timetable. The note says the provision aimed to counter enemies and force hesitant delegates to sign, with the three allies able to enforce terms under the pact.
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London
America
Great Britain
France
Times
Enemiea
Usetes
Sontes
X Ray Authority Delivers Noted Lecture to Medical Association
The Central Medical Association heard Dr W A LaField of Bridgeport deliver an important X ray talk at the Chafee House. He demonstrated cardiac lesion plates and impressed members with clear, new material. Dr F J OBrien, returning from overseas, spoke briefly, while plans to honor returning servicemen were deferred until early fall.
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Central Medical Association
W. A. LaField
Bridgeport
Conn
Chafee House
LaField
F. J. O’brien
S. Mary Ives
Army
Naval Service
Youth Kills Six Then Attends Movie Show
In Dortmund a 19 year old German youth Fritz Ritter killed six people including bread card controller Herr Penkmann with an axe, stole bread cards and $7.50, then killed Frau Penkmann, dispatched a servant, strangled two children, and finally shot the bread controller’s eldest son before police arrested him after a film viewing in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
Dortmund
Fritz Ritter
Herr Penkmann
Frau Penkmann
St Luke's canvass seeks support for home upkeep
Annual subscriptions for the upkeep of St Luke's Home are now being collected. The non sectarian institution provides elder women a proper home environment and comfort. Contributions may be sent to Mrs Clarence E Bacon, treasurer, at 271 street.
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St. Luke’s Home
St. Luke's
Clarence E. Bacon
Merritt Resigns From State Education Board
Hartford May 13 Gov Holcomb accepted the resignation of Congressman Schuyler Merritt of Stamford from the state board of education. No appointment to fill the vacancy was made by the governor.
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Hartford
Holcomb
Schuyler Merritt
Stamford
State Board of Eduction
Escapes From New Haven Jail Shocks City
Frank Juliano alias Ross, held for burglary trial in New Haven, escaped from the county jail by climbing a grating above his cell and dropping to the ground outside. A general alarm was issued for his capture.
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New Haven
Frank Juliano
Ross
President Wilson Congratulates Glass on Victory Loan
Washington May 13 President Wilson through Secretary Tumulty cabled Secretary Glass his highest congratulations on the successful Victory loan.
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Washington
Willson
Tumulty
the Treasury
Glass
Airplane Route To Maryville From Knoxville Set At Ten Dollars
Knoxville based report says an air passenger route will be established between Knoxville Tennessee and Maryville a growing town about 16 miles away. An Maryville aviator will travel to Toledo soon to acquire a plane. The Knoxville to Maryville trip will cost ten dollars.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Maryville
Toledo
Finnish minister arrives in New York from Wim
Finnish Minister Armas Saas arrived in New York today from Wim. The brief arrival was noted in the May 13 dispatch, confirming Saas's official visit and pending talks with host officials.
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New York
Armas Saas
Wim
German opposition to peace terms grows in assemblies
Berlin reports say der Scheidemann and German leaders resist the Allied peace terms as the national assembly begins debate on the treaty. Paris dispatch notes the Council of Five nearing a final approach while Belgium mobilizes 115,000 soldiers and plans reductions. Switzerland and Zurich report continued opposition to the terms from German democrats and Premier Schiedemann.
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Berlin
Zurich
National Assembly
Philip Schidemann
Paris
Freerment Wireless
Co Five
Hungary
Austria
Council
Central Territorial Comm
Belgium
Brussels
Lloyd George to Meet Irish American Delegation
Paris reports say British press expected Irish American delegates to meet Prime Minister Lloyd George in Paris on May 13. The delegation sought an interview which some see as provocative, though officials indicated Lloyd George would meet them when time allows.
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Paris
Ireland
Gates
Frank P. Walsh
Ryan
Edward
Lloyd
Col
BE. M
Lloyd George
Soldiers Bonuses Aid Through Home Service Section
The Home Service Section Civilian Relief committee assists discharged service members who have not received their $60 bonus. Zone office reports indicate inquiries should be directed to the Home Service Section to verify missing applications and forward them to the zone finance office for processing. Members of the Home Service Section are urged to provide this support to soldiers and sailors.
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Home Service Section
Civilian Relief Committee
Zone Finance Office
Soldiers to Replace War Workers in City Council Plan
City council considers replacing women war workers with discharged soldiers and Marines. Employers urged to dispense female workers as soldiers return, shifting labor roles amid postwar demobilization.
Transport Changes Course Washington Dock at Newport News
The Navy Department announced that the transport Washington changed course and docked at Newport News in May. Officials provided no further details on the maneuver or its purpose, but the movement drew attention from local observers and naval personnel.
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Washington
Newport News
Navy Department
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Loyal Legion
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Social Democrats
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